About Nalinda Jayatissa
Born 1977. Nalinda Jayatissa is a Sri Lankan politician and medical Doctor.
Walakada Appuhamilage Nalinda Wajiramal Jayatissa (known as Nalinda Jayatissa born 21 April 1977) is a Sri Lankan politician who serves as the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Chief Government Whip and Cabinet Spokesperson of Sri Lanka since November 2024. A member of the National People's Power, he was elected to the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 2024 from Kalutara District. He was previously elected from Kalutara District in 2015 and lost at 2020 election. He is also a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.
He is qualified and has practised as a medical doctor. Jayatissa was elected to the Western Provincial Council from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, serving two terms from 2009 to 2014 and from 2014 to 2019.
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Who is Nalinda Jayatissa?
Sri Lankan politician
When was Nalinda Jayatissa born?
Nalinda Jayatissa was born on 21 April 1977.
What is Nalinda Jayatissa's occupation?
Nalinda Jayatissa is a politician and medical Doctor.
What nationality is Nalinda Jayatissa?
Nalinda Jayatissa is Sri Lankan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nalinda Jayatissa. https://biography.guide/nalinda-jayatissa/
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